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Location, terrain & flood

📍 Open in Google Maps — Rincon, Gurabo, Puerto Rico 🛰 Satellite

⛰ 199 ft elevation 🌊 FEMA Zone X — minimal flood

Barrio-level pin (listings give barrio + municipio, not the exact lot) — verify the parcel location. Elevation: USGS. Flood zone: FEMA NFHL.

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Area & terrain notes

Gurabo is a central-interior municipality in San Juan's broader metro region, approximately 20–25 minutes southeast of Humacao. The terrain is characterized by karst hills and interior mountains; elevation in the 500–1,000 ft range is typical. Gurabo River forms the northern boundary and is a significant water feature; the area has mixed agricultural and residential character. Being interior (not coastal), there is no ocean proximity but also reduced hurricane-surge risk. Annual rainfall is moderate to high; localized flooding near the river during heavy rains is a known concern in some barrios. The municipio is closer to San Juan than to the coast, with El Yunque reachable in roughly 45–60 minutes by car. Rincón Ward (Barrio Rincón) is suburban and rural-mixed, typical of the interior Gurabo landscape.

Buildability

Mountain topography and irregular shape are potential assets, but the 'no public road access' and 'inside parcel' designation are major red flags. Buildability depends entirely on whether a legal easement or right-of-way can be secured through PR-203, PR-30, or PR-931. Gurabo has active Gurabo River to the north; flood zone and infrastructure capacity must be verified. Mixed-use zoning (residential, commercial, light industrial, agricultural) suggests residential construction is possible but not guaranteed without variance.

Due diligence — verify before buying

• URGENT: Obtain a title search and certified cadastral map showing exact boundaries, parcel numbers, and confirm the legal status of the 'access through PR-203, PR-30, PR-931'—is there a recorded easement or right-of-way, or is this access speculative?
• Hire a Puerto Rico–licensed surveyor to map the property, confirm the 'inside parcel' status, measure elevation changes, and assess actual slope for home-site placement and cost-to-build implications.
• Verify zoning classification (residential vs. agricultural vs. mixed-use) with the Gurabo municipal planning office and confirm whether a single-family residential permit is grantable without variance.
• Check FEMA flood zone and PR Natural Resources historical flood/landslide maps, especially given Gurabo River to the north and mountain terrain; assess drainage and stormwater feasibility.
• Confirm utility availability (water, electric, sewage) at or near the property boundaries and cost-to-extend; raw interior land often requires septic and well systems.
• Request a Phase I environmental assessment given the 'mixed industrial/commercial' zoning in the area; verify no soil contamination or agricultural chemical legacy.

What the web found

The specific ClassificadosOnline listing (ID 4835606) could not be found on web sources. However, web searches reveal comparable Gurabo land parcels ranging from $65,000–$400,000 for 27–35 acres, suggesting $142,000 for 31 acres is below recent market rates in the area. Gurabo terrain is hilly with rural agricultural character, situated 6 miles east of Caguas.

Also found online:

• Houzeo / Christie's International — 27.36 acres in Barrio Masas, Gurabo—listed at $400,000 (vs. $142,000 for the target property), showing higher market value for similar-sized parcels
• ByOwner.com — Land listings in Gurabo range $65,000–$550,000; multiple vacant parcels in Navarro barrio listed
• Zillow — General Gurabo real estate; no specific land listing matching this parcel ID

Area intel: Gurabo municipal terrain is predominantly hilly with scenic views. Humacao area (adjacent/nearby) is low-lying coastal plain below 100m elevation, susceptible to flooding. Region has history of hurricane impact (Hugo, Georges); natural hazards include flooding, landslides, storm surge, and sea-level rise. Home sales in Gurabo average ~$214,113 with ~121 sq-ft pricing; land sales show wide range ($65K–$3.5M). Comparable 27–35 acre parcels in Gurabo/Masas region command $300K+.

Sources: [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]

Description (English)

Raw land parcel located in the Rincón Ward suburban area of Gurabo Municipality, comprising 42.9457 cuerdas (approximately 31.06 acres / 169,793.35 square meters). The property is formed by two adjacent parcels (Cadastral 226-000-002-91-000 at 31.98 cuerdas and 226-000-002-93-000 at 10.96 cuerdas) with irregular shape and mountain topography. CRITICAL: The property has no direct access to a public road and is classified as an 'inside parcel.' Access is stated to be available through PR-203, PR-30, and PR-931 state roads, but the nature and legality of this access (easement, right-of-way status) is not specified. The neighborhood is bounded to the north by Gurabo River, to the south by San Lorenzo's municipal limits, to the east by Juncos town core, and to the west by State Road PR-32. The area is mixed-use, with residential, commercial, light industrial, agricultural, and institutional properties. Price: $142,000 ($4,572/acre). Cash or seller financing available.